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Ohio lawmakers pass $4.2 billion capital budget bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State lawmakers voted on a list of more than 50 bills as they wrapped up business in their final sessions before a long summer break. They likely will not reconvene until November. Lawmakers worked on a wide range of issues, including health care, education and human...
Police: 16-year-old boy reported missing from east Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 16-year-old boy was reported missing from east Columbus Wednesday evening, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Police say that James Cain was reported missing from the area of East Livingston Avenue and South Hamilton Road and is believed to be riding a bicycle. While...
What are Franklin County officials doing to stop repeat juvenile offenders?
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — A frequent complaint heard in Columbus is that kids are committing crimes time and time again and aren’t being held accountable for them. Anthony Pierson, deputy chief legal counsel for the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, sees a lot of these juveniles come through the system.
Mayor Ginther blames 'gun nuts' for opposing red flag laws, allowing more Ohioans to carry guns
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther was pressed for answers Wednesday about what more his administration can do to prevent another mass shooting in the Short North. He tells 10TV that nothing is off the table when it comes to improving security in the Short North. Last year,...
Rideshare drivers raise concerns about safety after violence in Short North
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the last seven years, Caprena Ross has dedicated her time to getting people to their locations safely as a rideshare driver. “I do it because I love people, but at what cost,” said Ross. Ross no longer drives the late-night shift. “I don't want...
Columbus mother worries about walking safety if her children's elementary school closes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seven schools, two facilities and one administrative building in the Columbus City School District are one step closer to closing. The Superintendent’s Community Facilities Task Force presented its final recommendations for school closures and consolidations to the school board on Tuesday evening. But, the list is not final.
3-year-old girl dead after house fire in Lancaster; man hospitalized
LANCASTER, Ohio — A 3-year-old girl died and a man was injured in a house fire in Lancaster Wednesday afternoon. Lancaster Assistant Fire Chief Slade Schultz said first responders were called to the 800 block of Pierce Avenue around 3 p.m. for a house fire. Arriving medics found a...
Suspect in Ohio killing rearrested after jail freed him by mistake
CLEVELAND — A suspect in an Ohio killing who was mistakenly released from jail because of a clerical error was captured Wednesday, authorities said. U.S. marshals arrested Amarion Sanders, 22, of Cleveland, during a morning traffic stop in the city. Sanders was mistakenly released Monday from the Cuyahoga County...
CCS task force presents final recommendations on school closures
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus City Schools task force presented its final recommendations for school closures to the board. The Superintendent's Community Facilities Task Force recommended closing or consolidating seven schools, two facilities and one administrative building. The buildings would be closed through three phases. The first phase would focus on elementary schools, second on middle schools and the final phase on high schools.
Ohio House speaker says there is no appetite in the Republican Caucus to pass new gun laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year alone, there have been 51 homicides in the city of Columbus, according to police records. A gun was used in 44 of those 51 homicides. This past Sunday, 10 people were injured in a shooting in the Short North Arts District. Columbus police say that's the 12th mass shooting since 2023.
Ginther says city is open to another curfew after Short North shooting: 'It was successful last summer'
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said the city is going to be open to another curfew after several people were shot in the Short North Arts District over the weekend. The shooting happened early Sunday morning on North High Street and left 10 people injured. Last year,...
Police: 3 injured in stabbing at east Columbus home; suspect also injured
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four people, including a suspect, were hospitalized following a stabbing incident near Blacklick that led to at least one officer firing their weapon on Tuesday. According to Sgt. James Fuqua with the Columbus Division of Police, dispatch began receiving multiple 911 calls around 2:50 p.m. about...
Police: At least 4 suspected of firing guns in Short North shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police believe there may have been four or more people who fired guns in the Short North Arts District shooting over the weekend. Ten people, including two teenagers, were injured. “We have [the] possibility of four or more shooters, just based off the casings that...
Man suspected of fatally shooting 18-year-old woman near Dublin arrested
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man was arrested Tuesday in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman at an apartment complex near Dublin last week. The Columbus Division of Police issued a warrant for 22-year-old Mika Cannon following the shooting and charged him with murder. The charge stems from the shooting death of 18-year-old Kiara Nelson on Saturday.
George Strait to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES — George Strait is about to add another accolade to an already legendary career. "The King of Country" has been named part of the 2025 class for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Strait joins the following recording artists who will receive their stars over the next two...
2 men found shot, killed inside southeast Columbus home
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two men were shot and killed inside a home in southeast Columbus Tuesday morning, police said. Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called to the home in the 1200 block of Seymour Avenue, located south of East Whittier Street, around 9:55 a.m. A dispatcher...
NTSB concludes flaming wheel bearing caused East Palestine train derailment, vent and burn was unnecessary
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was caused by a wheel bearing that video showed was on fire for more than 20 miles (32.19 kilometers) beforehand but was never caught by trackside detectors that failed to accurately measure the temperatures, the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed Tuesday. The board also said that Norfolk Southern and its contractors botched a decision three days later to blow open five tank cars and burn the vinyl chloride inside.
More city leaders weigh in on Short North shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Columbus police officers continue to work to find whoever opened fire in the Short North early Sunday morning, injuring 10 people, city officials are echoing the department’s call for the community to step up. Emmanuel Remy, Columbus City Councilmember and Public Safety & Criminal...
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